Michaels

Michaels is North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, offering a vast array of products and services to inspire creativity and support makers of all kinds. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company operates over 1,290 stores across 49 U.S. states and Canada. It also maintains a strong online presence.

Michaels provides a comprehensive selection of arts and crafts supplies, including:

• Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts: A wide range of papers, embellishments, and tools for scrapbooking enthusiasts.
• Beading and Jewelry Making: Beads, wires, tools, and kits for creating custom jewelry pieces.
• Knitting and Crochet: Yarns, needles, and patterns suitable for all skill levels.
• Home Décor: Items such as wall art, vases, and decorative accents to enhance living spaces.
• Floral and Greenery: Artificial flowers, plants, and related supplies for crafting and home decoration.
• Baking and Party Supplies: Cake decorating tools, bakeware, and party decorations for various occasions.
• Seasonal Items: Products tailored for holidays and special events throughout the year.

The company has also developed several private brands such as Recollections, Studio Décor, Bead Landing, Creatology, and Ashland to provide exclusive products catering to diverse crafting needs.

Services

Michaels enhances the crafting experience with various services including:

• Custom Framing: Via the Aaron Brothers Custom Framing store-within-a-store, personalized framing services are available for photos, artwork, and memorabilia.
• Classes and Workshops: Arts and crafts classes led by experienced instructors covering painting, jewelry making, sewing, and more.
• Online Shopping and Pickup: Customers can order online and pick up their items in-store for greater convenience.

Recent Developments

In June 2025, Michaels expanded its product offerings by acquiring intellectual property and private label brands of Joann, a former competitor. This includes the popular "Big Twist" yarn brand, which Michaels plans to reintroduce both in stores and online, boosting its fabric, sewing, and yarn selections.

Locations

Michaels operates over 1,290 stores across 49 U.S. states and Canada. Notable locations include:

• California: 138 stores, approximately 11% of all Michaels stores in the U.S.
• Texas: 100 stores, about 8% of the total Michaels stores in the U.S.
• Florida: 93 stores, making up around 8% of Michaels stores in the U.S.
• Additional key locations include:
• Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Baton Rouge, LA, USA
• Birmingham, AL, USA
• Baytown, TX, USA
• Fort Collins, CO, USA
• Fort Wayne, IN, USA
• Gary, IN, USA
• Houston, TX, USA
• Hillsboro, OR, USA
• Knoxville, TN, USA
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Missouri City, TX, USA
• Murfreesboro, TN, USA
• Newport News, VA, USA
• Norman, OK, USA
• Santa Fe, NM, USA
• Savannah, GA, USA
• Tacoma, WA, USA

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just beginning your creative journey, Michaels offers the products, services, and inspiration to help bring your artistic visions to life.